Joe Wilson

Washington, DC, Jul 7 - Congressman Joe Wilson (SC-02), a member of the Education and the Workforce Committee, released the following statement after today’s committee hearing focused on “Rushing Union Elections: Protecting the Interests of Big Labor at the Expense of Workers’ Free Choice.” Wilson stated, “These proposals will represent a major shift in procedures that will adversely affect the rights of workers. “The... Read More

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Today, I am excited to tell you of the newest way you can stay in touch with the campaign by getting the latest updates, news, and stories: a new mobile application available for free to anyone with a smart phone. As you all know, I love staying in touch with as many of you as I possibly can. This application is... Read More

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A few weeks ago, I stuck my neck out and not only endorsed former Minnesota Governor Tim Pawlenty to be our next president, I accepted the position of state co-chair for our First-in-the-South primary. I do not do that often, but I know Tim Pawlenty can defeat President Obama and turn our nation around. The governor is a man who can... Read More

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Please take a look at my op-ed in today’s POLITICO Best Wishes, Joe Beyond the politics of NLRB’s actions From the mountains of the Upstate to the beaches of the Lowcountry, South Carolina is full of natural beauty. It is home to hard-working, loyal, kindhearted and resilient people. South Carolina has wonderful schools, a world-class port, vibrant research universities and highly regarded hospitals and medical centers.... Read More

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This Memorial Day, please take a moment out of your day to remember those who have sacrificed for our country and allowed us to have the freedom we celebrate today. Men and women have been putting their lives on the line for our safety for more than 230 years, when our nation was just an idea and not yet a reality. Today, we... Read More

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My top goal as your congressman is job creation. Sometimes that means working with local business leaders and legislators to get done here what isn’t being done in Washington. We need the Amazon distribution facility in Lexington County. We need the jobs it will provide. We need the investment in our community. We need the business growth... Read More

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This Congress, my main goal has been to bring jobs to South Carolina. Since January, I have actively encouraged job growth in South Carolina while removing barriers for job creation.  I am proud to say we are close to having 2,000 more full time jobs come to South Carolina. This week, the South Carolina House brought these... Read More

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Op-Ed in the Lexington Chronicle Over the last two years, the price of a gallon of gasoline has more than doubled. In January of 2009, the nationwide average was $1.84. Today, that same gallon could cost you $4.00. During his campaign, the President promised to skyrocket energy costs. Domestic oil production in the United States has decreased by 16% since 2010. Higher fuel... Read More

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I was proud to stand with Gov. Nikki Haley, Atty. Gen. Alan Wilson and U.S. Sens. Lindsey Graham, Jim DeMint, Lamar Alexander and Rand Paul on Tuesday when we and business leaders demanded that President Barack Obama call off the National Labor Relations Board’s unwarranted attack on the Boeing Company and our state. We cannot allow the federal government to rush into situations... Read More

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Congressman Joe Wilson attended the 44th Annual Silver Elephant Banquet, hosted by the SCGOP. In the video below, he discusses how South Carolina has dramatically shifted from Democrat to Republican over the years. ... Read More

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